The Development of Rocky Pond Recreational Area in Rutland from 1952-1954 as described here by Paul J. Crossman Jr. is ‘’probably one of the more notable examples of Rutland community cooperation and enthusiasm”.
The text discusses how plans were formed, and later put into action, including a timeline of events as they occurred. It concludes with the plans activation.Maps and photographs accompany the text showing the area before the development, and its final results.
Numerous sources are used to provide an extensive and interesting review of the process leading to a successful conclusion.